Non-Immigrant Visas

How to Apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa

(Deze aanvraaginstructies in het Nederlands)

Step 1 - Introduction: Learn more about the non-immigrant visa process
What a visa is, whether you need a visa, whether to apply in person, categories of visas.

Step 2 - Make an Appointment
For your visa interview at the Consulate General in Amsterdam. 

Step 3 - Download and Complete the Visa Application Forms
All visa forms must be completed online, printed, signed and have a readable barcode.

Step 4 - Gather Supporting Documentation
Find out which documents should accompany your non-immigrant visa application.  Please, do not send any supporting documents in advance of your interview.

Step 5 - Pay the Non-Refundable Visa Application Fee
Please, deposit 89.08 euro in our account #51.54.83.184, with ABN-Amro bank and bring your receipt, or make sure you bring your Dutch PIN-card for payment at the Consulate.

Step 6 - Have Your Photo Taken
The dimensions are very specific.

Step 7 - Submit Your Application In Person
On your designated appointment date. Please read our Instructions for entering the Consulate General (PDF file, 58Kb).

Step 8 - Receive your passport and visa by mail
This usually takes 3-4 business days, but can take longer. The Consulate General cannot be held responsible for extra costs due to changing tickets or rebooking flights if delivery is delayed. We therefore strongly urge you NOT to purchase tickets until you have received your visa and passport in the mail. 

Please take some time to read our Frequently Asked Questions page.